Civil Engineering September 2021 | Vol 29 No 8

54 September 2021 Civil Engineering SA I CE and profess i onal news S imon Sinek’s Golden Circle concept 1 explains why organi- sations and people do what they do to achieve a result. The ‘why’ is a purpose, a cause or belief; it is the reason for existence. Similarly, SAICE’s Transport Engineering Division, as a Voluntary Association, has organised the committee structure in order to optimise the efficiency of how these volunteers spend their time serving the transport engineering fraternity within SAICE. A matrix structure is used to ensure the focus areas receive primary attention while considering the cross-cutting services important to support the initiatives. Each area of activity is important to service members through courses, mentorship, knowledge management and events. The committee members are thanked for their commitment in serving the members of the Transport Division of SAICE. Friedrich Slabbert Pr Eng, FSAICE, FWISA Chairperson Friedrich is a specialist consultant with Sciendum. He holds both a BEng (Civil) and B Eng Hons (Civil) from the University of Pretoria. Friedrich has 40 years of experience in the fields of roads, public trans- port, transport planning, water services planning and the development of large infrastructure projects. He commenced his career with the former TPA Roads Department in 1981. In 1990, he joined Uhlmann Witthaus & Prins Consulting Engineers (now Mariswe Consulting), where he became a director in 1997. He retired from UWP in 2013 and in May 2015 established the Sciendum Academy. Friedrich en- joys serving the community and industry, spending family time with his eight grandchildren, walking, photography, singing, wine tasting, cycling – too old to run anymore but wishes he could again – travelling, coaching, and mentoring. He has been happily married to Joey for 43 years and says without rugby, life may be boring! Alan Robinson Pr Eng, FSAICE Vice-Chairperson Alan is a specialist traffic engineer at SANRAL. He holds a Pr Eng, MEng, GDE and BSc. Alan has been a consultant traffic engineer for 31 years working on, among the usual traffic and transport studies, local and international PPP toll roads including concession bids’ traffic and revenue forecasts. Alan joined SANRAL in 2015 as their specialist traffic engineer, reviewing traffic aspects of infrastructure planning and design. He enjoys travelling, making special memories with the family and Sudoku. Risenga Chauke Treasurer Risenga is a senior traffic and transport engineer for AM Consulting Engineers. He holds the following qualifications: BSc (Eng) (Civil), MSc (Eng) (Civil), BCom Transport Economics, and PGCE Secondary Mathematics. He is also currently studying towards an MBA. Risenga has over 20 years’ experience in transport planning, transport modelling, transport economics, and track maintenance engineering in South Africa and the United Kingdom. He has had the privilege of working on several iconic projects in the UK such as the London 2021 Olympic bid transport modelling, Docklands Light Railway and the Cross- River Rail Project which is currently being constructed. Risenga enjoys recording African Jazz music, runs, and plays golf and football. Jarendra Reddy Pr Eng, FSAICE Past Chairperson Jarendra is the Regional Director: Urban Solutions (Africa, Europe, Middle-East) for Hatch. He holds a Pr Eng, PMP, MEng, BScEng and FSAICE. Jarendra is passionate about solving some of the most difficult problems facing cities within the context of rapid urbanisation, climate change, technology disruption and socio-economic changes. He works at the intersection of planning, engineering and business advisory across numerous sectors including, aviation, ports and marine, transit, and urban development. He has been involved in and led projects that include the Durban Aerotropolis Master Plan (which represents R1 trillion in gross capital formation), the Go!Durban Rapid Public Transport Network design and detailed feasibility study, the City of Almaty Master Plan, and the Social and Economic Impact of the Gautrain. Jarendra is a seasoned chef, technology enthusiast and eternal optimist. Meet the SAICE Transport Division Committee